Lionel Messi poses with his brother Rodrigo (L), sister María Sol, father Jorge, mother Celia, nephew Tomás and brother Matías (R) during a private photo session for El Gráfico magazine on October 12, 2003 in Rosario, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Boeri/El Grafico/Getty Images) Lionel Messi is gener»»»

Spanish midfielder says he has ‘huge confidence’ in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute. Spanish super-sub Mikel Merino admitted that neutralising the threat of Lionel Messi will be a “huge challenge” as La Roja prepare for their World Cup final showdown against Argentin»»»

Lionel Messi could end any debate about whether he is the greatest player of all time if he leads Argentina to World Cup glory again on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium -- where a decade ago he tearfully declared his international career over. Messi had turned 29 in June 2016 and was already seen as o»»»